United We Stand Divided We Fall for Tobacco Growers
An editorial urges Kentucky growers to unite to effect price outcomes. It notes high costs and manipulated markets, cites examples from Carroll and Fayette counties, and suggests pooling the 1920 crop or delaying sales to pressure fair prices. It recalls past successes of united action by Burley and cotton growers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
Bafley
High Lexington
John Smith
Carroll County
Hen_ry Bosworth
Fayette County
Henry Bosworth
South
Burley
State of
Kentucky
Burley Society
Tobacco Growers Debate 1921 Crop Adjustments
Tobacco growers in the barley district plan a meeting to discuss a new pool or cut-out for the 1921 crop. An editorial in the Stanford Journal offers sage remarks on the topic worth considering before the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanford Journal
Uncle Ben Tells Secret After Years beneath Indigestion
A Cincinnati man known as Uncle Ben, 77, credits Tanlac with a dramatic recovery from prolonged stomach trouble. He says five-year use restored appetite, energy, and weight, to levels not seen since his youth. Tanlac is sold in Richmond, College Hill, and Berea by local outlets.
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B. H. Anderson
Ludlow Street
Cincinnati
Anderson
Ben
Batavia
Clearmount County
Ohio
Summer Side
Richmond
Stockton and Son
College Hill
Ginter Brothers
Berea
Welch Department Stores
New Arrest Expected in Ponzi Case as Inquiry Widens
Boston August 13 Associated Press reports another arrest likely within 24 hours amid ongoing probe of Charles Ponzi's securities exchange company. Ponzi stays home denying requests for interviews while government agents and police monitor his residence. Attorney General Allen says those who cashed Ponzi notes before the crash may be forced to refund funds for pro rata creditor distribution. Ponzi attracted about 40 000 investors contributing an estimated 15 to 20 million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Boston
Mass
Chas. Ponzi
Securities Exchange Company
Ponzi
Allen
Miss Parrish Aids Suffrage Effort Across Tennessee
Miss Margaret B. Parrish, stenographer for the district circuit courts, vacationing at Dawson Springs Ky, has gone to Nashville to aid in securing ratification of the 19th amendment. She reports Tennessee's General Assembly in both houses will ratify, after which she will travel to Tate Springs near Knoxville for more time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret B._ Parrish
Dawson Springs
Nashville
Tenn
General Assembly of Tennessee
Miss Parrish
Tate Springs
Knoxville
Return of General Gorgas Body Marks Simple Arrival
The body of General William C. Gorgas, former Surgeon General, arrived in New York on Thursday after his death in London last month. The ceremony was simple, reflecting the deceased’s service and the country’s respect for his career in the U.S. Army.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
William C. Gorgas
United States Army
London
Traveling Man’s Cholera Morbus Cure Endorsement Tale
W H Ireland of Louisville recounts a 1888 summer illness with cholera morbus. He paid a hotel porter 50 cents to fetch Chamberlain’s Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy and followed directions for a double dose. He slept and awoke the next morning cured, praising the remedy’s effectiveness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Ireland
LouisWille
Last Friday the 13th notes and odd local items
Late notices report Denver street car workers on strike amid strike breakers in city areas. Mars near earth again as white spot vanished. J D Searles travels from Georgetown to Middletown and is found dead. A Steubenville lawyer shot in court. Ohio wheat half average. Kentucky yields near normal. Two Cincinnati truckers killed on a grade. Hopkinsville chimney fire. bullet narrowly misses Mrs. Boyd. Colorado sugar beet crop eyed at 13 million. Sergeant Cook released by Reds. Federal agents seize a 50 gallon still near Campbellsville. First State Bank opens at Manchester. Covington fined man for riding in a car in swimwear. Electrical storm kills 25 sheep near Cynthiana. Bergdoll seen near New York. Italian munitions plant explosion kills 32.
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Denver
Mars
J D. Searles
Middletown
Georgetown
John Wagner
Springfield
Ohio
Kentucky
Cincinnati
Hopkinsville
Richard Boyd
Boyd
Colorado
William Cook
Hibernia
Campbellsville
Marshal Foch
First State
Manchester
Clay County
Covington
Cynthana
LeBus
Grover Bergdoll
New York
Italy
Local Social Notes from the Lexington Area
Miss Alice Jones and Miss Ruth Ray teach music here. Tom Piératt and Ollie Bogie visit and buy mules, $420 paid to Isbell. Permelia Bogie visits Lexing ton with friends. Doty of Richmond visits daughter Mrs. Tom Pieratt. Margaret Curtis of Bryantsville visits grandmother Mrs. Hiram Ray. Rev. Strother of Lancaster preaches to a large crowd. W H Gulley family and Raymond Ray visit from Nichol asville. Henry Dunn and daughter Francis visit Jessamine county relatives. Bob Noel and nieces Myrtle and Christine Davis guests of Jasper Noel in Madison county. Walker Bradshaw family spend Sunday in Crab Orchard with T G Hill family.
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Alice Jones
Ruth Ray
Tom Piératt
Lexington
Ollie Bogie
Isbell
Permelia Bogie
Doty
Richmond
Tom. Pieratt
Margaret Curtis
Bryantsville
Hiram Ray
Strother
Lancaster
W. H. Gulley
Frank
Raymond Ray
Nicholasville
Henry Dunn
Francis
Jessamine County
Bob’ Noel
Myrtle
Christine Davis
Jasper Noel
Madison County
Walker Bradshaw
Crab Orchard
T. G. Hill
GO TO THE RESCUE Rescue the acting back
Richmond resident Mrs. Wm. Royce of 329 Big Hill avenue credits Doan's Kidney Pills with curing kidney trouble and backache that kept her from housework. She says the pills removed dizziness, swelling, and kept her kidneys acting regularly at 60 cents a box from Madison Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Wm. Royce
Big Hill Avenue
Dean
Madison Drug Store
Doan
Feese Sells Berea Residence to Barbee for 1800
The Adair County News reports E L Feese sold his Berea residence near the fair grounds to Sam Barbee for 1800 dollars. Feese plans to move to Madison County after purchasing a home there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berea
Adair County News
E. L. Feese
Sam Barbee
State convention of fire insurance men convenes in Lexington
The State convention of fire insurance men will meet in Lexington on August 26 to discuss industry matters, policy developments, and cooperative efforts among insurers and agents. Delegates from member companies are expected to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crutcher & Starks
State Convention of Fire Insurance Men
Lexington
Kentucky Banker Tevis Goodloe Dies at 56
Tevis Goodloe a retired banker and well known Louisville citizen died at his home after several months illness. He was 56 years old.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kentucky
Associated Press
Louisville, Ky
Tevis Goodloe
Louisville
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Gillette Tires
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Eau Claire
Wis
Charles Ponzi
Fourth Street
Jas H. Pearson
Buckeye
Ruicher
Jefferson
Granville
Burton E Joris
John Noland
Stockton
Many & Man
Hail Get Protection
J. W. Crooke
Citizens National Bank
Richmond, Kentucky
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